The second of five public listening sessions on caribou conservation in the Sahtú will be next spring in Délı̨nę. The session’s central question is “What should people’s role be in maintaining healthy relationships between caribou and other wildlife?” The first listening session was in Colville Lake in January. Last month,…
The presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife wastewater, the NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says. “There is likely an undetected case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife,” says Dr. Kami Kandola, CPHO. The CPHO asks residents who were isolating between Nov. 30 until Dec. 9 to get tested, immediately. “You…
A recent toxicology report by the chief coroner confirms two deaths in the territory as a result fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid and Health Canada writes even a few grains can be enough to kill someone. According to a press release, the deaths occurred in two separate communities in…
Walk to Tuk organizers say this year’s event is more important than ever as the raging COVID-19 pandemic has increased anxieties for many. Bri Krekoski is the active communities director for the NWT Recreation and Parks Association. “I think times are feeling a little bit darker lately with the pandemic….
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 22. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release reads. “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated considerably across Canada in recent weeks as the country’s caseload surged to its highest point in the pandemic.” The…
Residents of Inuvik are now required to wear masks while inside town facilities. The policy is being introduced in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a press release reads. The rules around mandatory masks will differ in each facility and patrons are asked to check with front desk…
Dominion Diamond Mines has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Ekati mine to a group of creditors. The proposed deal would see investment managers DDJ Capital Management and Brigade Capital Management “acquire substantially all of Dominion’s assets,” excluding its stake in Diavik Diamond Mine. The companies would…
A missing teen from Fort Smith has been located safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the public for its assistance.
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) reported an active case of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué Diamond mine, today. The worker travelled directly to the mine from out of the territory. Public health is currently contact tracing 25 contacts, who are all isolating on-site, reads the press release….
The future of the Dene Nation is unknown. “When I became the National Chief . . . I saw the Dene Nation was fragmented,” says Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya. Ever since Yakeleya was elected chief in 2018 he says the nation was split, and communities were not working together….